Monday, August 29, 2011

That's SO Nazi Chic!


While playing a game of FMK (Eff, Marry, Kill) during our Hurricane Irene party, my friend (let’s call him, JC) and let me preface by saying that he/we/our group of friends are not normal after a few drinks…or ever, really, came up with a tough one: Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
Eye on the prize  
That's AMORE!
One love.

 I will leave it up to the imagination of who I would HateEff and Kill (if you know me, I’m sure you can take a shot in the DARK), but I will say that I thought it was in my best interest to marry….(insert drum roll here)…. ADOLF HITLER!  “Why!” one might ask.  Allow me to break it down for you:
  •     I have blonde hair
  •     I have blue eyes
  •   I am Catholic
 AKA I am basically the perfect human! He would have worshiped me and allowed me to live out my life dream as a housewife.  And let’s be honest, the mustache is kind of a turn-on and so multi-purposeful.  I also dig a man that wears neutral tones- so Nazi chic.  Sorry Saddam and Osama, but I don’t think traveling from cave to cave is the life for me, especially via walking stick. 

So followers, please enlighten me and tell me how you’d rank them and why!  Stay JC- Jerusalem Cool!

Monday, August 22, 2011

Fry me a river...

I went to Long Beach, NY on Sunday and stumbled upon a craft fair on the boardwalk.  Lucky for me this craft fair had a ton of food vendors, which included a truck dedicated solely to deep fried desserts. I went for the Twinkie (hey, I was on vacation. Yes, I consider Sunday a "vacation" PLUS I've never tasted one before).  All of you that have ever eaten any type of deep fried dessert know that enjoying just one will not suffice.  For those of you who have not enjoyed this semi-socially acceptable treat, allow me to break it down:
  • Deep Fried Oreos (The Classic)- Not going to lie, don't love it (and I LOVE Oreos).  It's a little dry for my liking, but if you have it with ice cream, it's definitely better.
  • Deep Fried Twinkie (The Perfect "Cum"panion)- When the man handed me this "thing," Carly, Mike and I all looked at each other thinking the same thing--"Solid Gerth!" Think cream puff mixed with a sponge cake.  Nice balance of textures and relatively easy to eat. Don't squeeze too hard though or you might get a load all over your face and/or lap.

  •  Deep Fried Reese's Peanut Butter Cup (The Total Package)- One of the best things I've had the privilege of putting into my mouth (Sorry, boys).  The melted chocolate and peanut butter combo mixed with the crunchiness of the batter was TO DIE. 

  •  Deep Fried Cookie Dough (The Unknown)-  I've never had this dessert before and if you know where to find it, please let me know.  By the looks, I can only imagine perfection.

I've been thinking of what I can ask for for Christmas this year and I think a deep- fryer might be the answer. Thank God I have a gym membership or I'd be crying myself a river all the way to the toilet...
 Any other recipes or recommendations are welcome!